Bill Jerke, community member
Six-month term

Beverly Wallace, community member
Four-month term

There are at least two good Democratic candidates for governor and one wild card who could sway the race for one or the other.

The most exciting part, however, is the fact that independent voters can vote in our primaries this year. They've been closed in the past, meaning registered Democrats were the only ones allowed to vote in a Democratic election, and the same went for Republicans. Independent voters weren't allowed to vote at all. Now they can.

Anytime we don't use our right to vote, we allow someone to think it's not worth the time or trouble to host elections. It is worth the time. Use it wisely.

— The Tribune Editorial Board

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